I haven’t heard it yet, but judging by Trent’s inability to say anything particularly well in the past few years, I’d say that things could go either way on this release. The big news on NIN’s Ghosts I-IV is that it can be downloaded for free or, for those of you with dignity, can be purchased for $5. Following Reznor’s split with his major label, it was obvious that he was excited to stick it to the man, women, or transvestite. This Radiohead-esque release certainly works (bias sources tell me Reznor was a little peeved that he didn’t get more of Radiohead’s credit for the “free” idea because he did it (sort of) first).   A $10 CD or a $70 conglomeration of stuff (disc, Blue Ray disc, DVD) is also available at the band’s website and, rather than going to execs in suits, your cash will probably be geared more towards former junkies and sex addicts. That is something I support. For you hardcore fans with the makeup, the leather, and the whatnot, a $300 “ultra-deluxe-limited edition” can be purchased and includes vinyl, probably some more leather, and Reznor’s own John Hancock. Did I mention the album is instrumental? Seeing as this writer’s favorite NIN track is “Just Like You Imagined”, I’d say we’re in biz.

 

Life is hard. Especially when you wear leather undies.

–Billy Yost